Voting in Oregon

​Register to vote online​ using My Vote if you are at least 17 years old, a resident of Oregon and a citizen of the United States. An Oregon driver's license or state ID card issued by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required.

Oregon has the most convenient voting system in the country. Since adopting vote by mail, Oregon consistently ranks as one of the national leaders in voter turnout.

Registered voters receive a ballot two to three weeks before an election, giving them ample time to research issues or candidates.

Voters also receive an official ballot to complete and insert into the security envelope which is placed in the ballot return envelope and signed by the voter. The ballot return envelope can be stamped and mailed or simply dropped off at any official drop box​ across the state. If a voter casts his or her ballot after the Wednesday before an election, the ballot should be left at a drop box site to ensure it's counted.

Students attending an out-of-state college or voters traveling during an election can still receive a ballot. Fill out this form and return it to the county elections office, or this information can be updated online using My Vote​.​​​​​

Each state has different rules governing primary elections. Political parties use the primary election to nominate candidates for the November general election. In Oregon, parties have a closed primary election. Voters must be a member of a political party to nominate candidates for partisan offices. ​